DETAILED LESSON PLAN

IN
ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE
(RADIATION)

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DATE OF TEACHING:
 I. Objectives

At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:

a.) Provide a useful information about radiation;

b.) Enumerate the different types of Radiation and it’s sources; and
c.) Explain the dangers of Ionizing Radiation to humans

II. Subject Matter

Topic: RADIATION
Reference: [Link]
Materials: PowerPoint Presentation, Cell phone and Television

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

A. Preparatory Activity

Good morning my dear students! All: Good morning sir! (stand up)

Anyone who would like to lead the prayer? Gemma: Me, sir ( will lead the prayer)

May i ask Ms. Secretary to please check the Okay sir, copy! (Christine will check the
attendance? attendance)

Thank you Ms. Secretary.

Kindly arrange your chair and remove the (Students will arrange their chairs properly and
unnecessary things on your table. will pick up the pieces of papers.)

B. Review

Okay so before we proceed to our discussion, Sir! Raise her hand (Melody Heart Pascua)
anyone in the class who want to recap our past
lesson.
Yes Ms. Pascua?! Our past topic is all about the Epidemiological
Environment.

Very good Ms. Pascua!

Our last topic is all about Epidemiological

Environment, In this lesson we learned that
Environmental epidemiology is one of the most
important tools for environmental management
decision-making because of its ability to assess
and monitor environmental hazards in various
settings and quantify health impacts on
vulnerable populations.

Now let’s move on to our topic.

C. Motivation

GUESS THE I.P.A!

Series of English words are converted into

phonetics spelling, and students must guess or
convert it into English spelling.

example:

Invarǝrǝn'ment!
•ans: environmental

'sarǝns
•ans: science

1.

Answer: Radiation
2.

Answer: Energy
 3.
Answer: Cancer

D. Presentation of the Lesson

Based on those pictures, what do you think will Based on the picture i think our topic for today is
be our lesson for today? all about the Radiation.

Yes, very good that’s right, today we’re going to

discuss the RADIATION, so are you ready to Yes ma’am!
listen?

Radiation - a general term used to describe a

variety of rays to which life on earth may be
exposed. These can include; ultraviolet rays,
infrared rays, cosmic rays, and rays from
radioactive materials

History of Radiation

1895 Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered X-

Rays and in 1901 he received the first Nobel
Price for Physics.

1903 Marie Curie and Pierre Curie, along with

Henri Becquerel were awarded the Nobel Prize
for physics for their contribution to
understanding the radioactivity, including the
properties of uranium. Enrico Fermi and others
started the first sustained nuclear chain, 1942
reaction in a laboratory beneath the University of
Chicago football stadium.

1905 Nuclear bonds froped on Japan

Types of Radiation

Ionizing Radiation
•radiation capable of producing ion
•comes from x-ray machines, nuclear reactors,
and radioactive materials

Non Ionizing Radiation

•comes from microwaves, sound waves, light,
lasers, radio frequency, electromagnetic fields,
etc.

Three Types of Radiation

ALPHA RADIATION

• the largest mass of all forms of radiation. They

are positively charged. They can travel only a
few centimetres in air. A thick sheet of paper can
stop alpha radiation so people can easily be
shielded from them. They cannot penetrate the
skin but when inhaled, they can damage the cells
and their chromosomes.

BETA RADIATION
•Negatively charged priceless emitted from
nuclei. They are lighter than alpha particles and
capable of penetrating a 1 millimetre lead plates.
They can cause skin cancer and eye cataract

GAMMA RADIATION

• energy of radiation. Do not have mass and

charge. Rays can travel hundreds of meters in the
air. It easily penetrate the body and can penetrate
lead or walls of cemented

Continuation of the Ionizing Radiation

Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation
• a form of non- ionizing radiation that is emitted
by the sun and artificial sources, such as tanning
beds.

X-RAY
•are a form of electromagnetic radiation, similar
to visible light. Unlike light, however, x-rays
have higher energy and can pass through most
objects, including the body.

RADIO WAVES
•are type of electromagnetic radiation best
known for their use in communication
technologies.

INFRARED RADIATION USES:

Infrared is used in a variety of applications.
Among the most well-known are heat sensors,
thermal imaging and night vision equipment. In
communication and networking, infrared light is
use in wireless operations.

SOURCES OF RADIATION (Natural

Sources and Anthropogenic Sources)

SOURCES OF RADIATION

1. NATURAL SOURCES
•Include rocks, air, water, sun and distant stars

2. ANTHROPOGENIC SOURCES
•Include medical therapy such as x-ray,
treatment for cancer, detonation if nuclear
weapons, nuclear energy, television sets,
luminous watches, computers, cellular phones
and air travel

EFFECTS OF RADIATION IN HUMANS

The effects of radiation in human health would

depend upon the following.

•amount of radiation the person was exposed to;

•length of exposure
•type of radiation
• age and health condition of a person
• part of the body exposed

Probable Effects of Radiation on Human

•Nausea and Vomiting
•Anemia
•Heart Disease
•Burns
•Cancer
•Cataract/Blindness
•Death

Effects of Radiation in the Environment

Plants and animals within the affected area take

up radioactive particles, and these move through
the ecosystem through bioaccumulation.
Radiation pollution within waterways also
accumulates within fish and other aquatic
organisms, and runoff from radiation within the
soil provides additional contamination

How does radiation negatively impact the

environment?

Just like you humans, radioactive material can

damage plant tissue as well as inhibit plant
growth. Mutations are also possible due to the
damage caused to the DNA. Radioactive material
in soil can prevent nutrients from being taken in
by plants.

Minimizing the Hazards Caused by Radiation

1. Consult doctors for the possibility of

using your previous x-rays to provide
information needed

2. Avoid x-ray exposure when pregnant.

Inform the doctor if you are.

3. Inquire if the x-ray machine and facilities

have been inspected

4. Reduce exposure of children to x-rays

5. Lessen the use of chemicals that can

damage the ozone layer

E. Evaluation:
1. It is a form of ionizing radiation That is emitted by the sun and artificial sources
Such as tanning beds.
A. Infrared
B. Radio waves
C. X-ray
D. Ultraviolet

2. It has the largest mass of all forms of radiation.

A. Gamma Radiation
B. Alpha Radiation
 C. Beta Radiation
D. Ionizing Radiation

3. What type of radiation has the least penetrating power? It can be shielded by a
piece of paper
A. Gamma Radiation
B. Alpha Radiation
C. Beta Radiation

4. This type of radiation required several inche of dense material as it penetrate

tremendously.
A. Beta Radiation
B. Alpha Radiation
C. Gamma Radiation

[Link] is the strongest form of radiation ?

A. Beta rays
B. Gamma rays
C. Alpha radiation
D. None of the above

[Link] type of radiation is xray?

A. Non-ionizing radiation
B. Ionizing radiation
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above

7. This sources of radiation is the main contributor to radiactive pollution such as 
                      nuclear power plants, nuclear weapons, and nuclear accidents. 
  A. Non-inozing Radiation 
B. Anthropogenic Radiation 
C. Natural Radiation 
D. Gamma Radiation 
         
        8. The following are the effects of radiation on humans, except: 
A. Pollution 
B. Cancer 
C. Death 
 D. Heart Disease 
 
        9. This sources of radiation encompassess the rdaiation from cosmic rays,  
                    terresterial rays, and the radiation produced by the human body. 
A. Man-made Radiation 
B. Natural Radiation 
C. Anthropogenic Radiation 
D. Infrared Radiation 
 
        10. Radioactive material can not damage plant tissue. 
A. True 
B. False 
C. Both A and B 
D. No answer. 

Answers:
1. D
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. A
9. B
10. B